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AF52 AXY

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,352 mi
Last recorded143,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 AXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,352 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slight cracking

Steering system lightly rubbing coil springs (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays

Fail 29 Dec 2015 143,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slight cracking

Steering system lightly rubbing coil springs (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays

Pass 29 Dec 2014 137,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre cracking

rear tie bar bushes slight worn

slight corrosion rear inner panels behind bumper

Fail 29 Dec 2014 137,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre cracking

rear tie bar bushes slight worn

slight corrosion rear inner panels behind bumper

Pass 4 Jan 2014 133,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs are rusty

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

nearside and offside front tyres low on edges but not part of the main tread

Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs are rusty

handbrake lever high but not at full travel

nearside and offside front tyres low on edges but not part of the main tread

Pass 17 May 2012 124,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 115,142 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear pads getting low advise replacement

Fail 11 May 2011 114,781 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear pads getting low advise replacement

Pass 5 May 2010 97,541 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2009 81,312 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 May 2008 68,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,379 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 60,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,038 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AF52 AXY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 AXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 AXY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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